Frequently Asked Questions

1. Graduate Slide Photo Requirements

Your photo appears on your graduate slide as your name is called.

Photo Must Be:

Headshot: Graduate only — no other people or animals
Attire: Business professional or regalia (no hats or sunglasses; graduation caps allowed)
Uniformed personnel: Follow local agency/unit guidelines for attire & insignia
Background: Light-colored and uncluttered (not in a car)
Original photo only (no screenshots)
Appropriate for an academic audience

Not Permitted:

Logos, trademarks, or brand names
Filters, text, or added graphics
Photos including animals or anyone other than the graduate
Important: Non-compliant photos will be cropped or removed

Format:

High-resolution JPEG (Max. 7 MB. Minimum size 499 x 627 px)
Portrait (vertical) orientation

2. Tips for a Good Headshot:

Face a window – Natural light = best light
Frame your shot – Head and shoulders in view
Hold camera at eye level – Straight on, not from above/below

3. Headshot Cropping Tips:

Upload your full-size photo — do not crop before uploading
After upload, use the site tools to adjust the frame to show head and shoulders
Can you create a sample like below using 1 or 2 sets of these crop samples? (if doing two, do one regalia, one not regalia)

headshot example

4.Edit Your Graduate Slide:

Edits allowed until the registration deadline date
Go to purdueglobal.gradpak.com
Enter your Student ID and Student Email Address
When prompted that you’ve already registered for commencement, edit your slide using the “Click Here” link
Update your photo and slide details
Click "Preview Slide" to save your changes

Sample Slide